Managing social media communities involves constantly switching between accounts. Logging in and out time after time can become tedious and annoying, which is why most community managers use multiple internet browsers and applications when they are working.
Just like everyone else, I use Chrome, Firefox, and Safari to browse the internet. But recently I have added another member to my gang of internet browsers: Opera.
Opera is currently CNET’s third most popular browser with over 12 million total downloads; Over 21,ooo in the last week:
But what makes Opera so popular? I like this web browser because of how simple it is. When I first loaded the application the first thing I noticed was how clean it looked. Opera was awarded points from me for this. I enjoy simple yet efficient designs because of the ease of use that generally comes along with it. When you open the application you will see your speed dial.
You can save your favorite or most used web pages on your speed dial tab for easy and quick access. The stash tab is basically your page for bookmarks. Opera makes it easy to stash web pages so you can easily come back and find pages you have liked. Opera is a web browser made to discover. Not looking for anything particular? Click the discover tab and browse through categories that interest you. You never know what you will find.
Pros: Light, fast, smooth, clean and slick design, secure, easy to use, and it’s free.
Cons: So far I have not ran into any.
I have only been using Opera for a few weeks but have quickly become a big fan. If you are living in a world of Chrome and Firefox, give Opera a try. It is the best alternate browser out there.
Looking for more information on Opera? Here is a quick overview from their website:
Check out the video below to see Opera in action.
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Also, any company that uses a extreme sports and GoPro to create their commercials wins in my book.
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